Category : Horses : Pets & Animal

Horse Stall Ideas

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When choosing the type of horse stall to construct there are a variety of plans from which to choose. From simple to fancy and portable to permanent, whichever suits your needs. The stall should provide a safe and comfortable place in which to house your horse or horses. Consequently,...

How to Make a Mash for Horses

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Bran mash can be a warm and tasty treat for your horse. Bran mash can also act as a laxative and be helpful for horses that are prone to colic or have digestive problems. Mixing medication in mash is also a useful way to disguise the bad taste of bute and other distasteful medications. Fed in exces

How to Clean a Goat's Sheath

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Cleaning a goat's sheath is important to maintain its general health and prevent urinary-tract infection or disease contraction. The sheath can easily be cleaned at home using soap and a washcloth, saving you the expense of a veterinarian visit. It's important to keep the goat calm and subdued to pr

Suspensory Problems

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Horses have a long history as part of human society. They have been used throughout history for both work and play. Today, they are used more often for play than for work, in disciplines like horse racing and competitive show or stadium jumping. But using horses in performance capacities like this c

About Saddles

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Humans have used saddles for hundreds of years. Typically associated with horses, saddles have been used on a variety of species, including camels, llamas and cattle. Nearly as old as domestication itself, saddles have helped reduce discomfort and increase the usefulness of domestic animals. Saddles

How to Clicker Train a Horse to Fetch

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All work and no play makes anyone feel dull and bored; it's no different for a horse. Horses are highly intelligent, curious animals, and teaching them to play games and to carry a rider can be a rewarding experience for both the horse and its human companion. Fetch is generally thought of as a game

How to Tie the Gullet Knot

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A series of knots connects the straps in a horse's halter. One of these knots is called a gullet knot. Gullet knots are positioned on both sides of a halter, just behind the horse's jaw. The knot that is commonly used for the gullet knot is also called a double overhand knot.